[quote]CaliforniaLaw wrote:
BroLac wrote:
it was prob a bad idea to say yea well what are you gonna do about it and walk away.
People who say things to me and then scurry away like rodents are the true bad asses of the world.[/quote]
So because I walked away that means I scurried? oh please…if he had something to say he could have said it.
I didn’t realize how many bad-asses we had on this website.
Wow, what a stupid thread.
[quote]BroLac wrote:
blueknight wrote:
Ok, getting back to the original post for a second. If you can control the weight during your lift then you should control it when you set it down. Years ago when I trained at a “hardcore” gym where the majority were powerlifters not once did I see any of those guys slam or drop weights…and these guys were training with massive amounts of plates.
Idk why u guys have this idea that i violently slammed the weights down onto the floor. 455 lbs hitting an unpadded floor isnt gonna sound like a pillow hitting the floor…it makes noise no matter how you put it down
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Of course it’s going to make some noise, I don’t think that anyone is really arguing with that. It’s “slamming” the weights that isn’t a good idea (unless you’ve got bumpers and are lifting on a platform). The guy in that video (who did a 635 lb trap bar DL) is strong, but just think how much more impressive that lift would have been if he had put the bar down in complete control.
Also notice that the weights pretty much exploded off the sides of the bar when he dropped it. That’s I think what most gym owners don’t want. After all, they aren’t exactly giving away weight plates and bars these days, nor floors for that matter.
[quote]Sentoguy wrote:
Also notice that the weights pretty much exploded off the sides of the bar when he dropped it. That’s I think what most gym owners don’t want. After all, they aren’t exactly giving away weight plates and bars these days, nor floors for that matter.[/quote]
Whoa, whoa, whoa, you’re using too much logic and sense here.
This is the greatest thread ever. If any of y’all know of a more entertaining one on this website please give us a link to it.
[quote]Sentoguy wrote:
BroLac wrote:
blueknight wrote:
Ok, getting back to the original post for a second. If you can control the weight during your lift then you should control it when you set it down. Years ago when I trained at a “hardcore” gym where the majority were powerlifters not once did I see any of those guys slam or drop weights…and these guys were training with massive amounts of plates.
Idk why u guys have this idea that i violently slammed the weights down onto the floor. 455 lbs hitting an unpadded floor isnt gonna sound like a pillow hitting the floor…it makes noise no matter how you put it down
Of course it’s going to make some noise, I don’t think that anyone is really arguing with that. It’s “slamming” the weights that isn’t a good idea (unless you’ve got bumpers and are lifting on a platform). The guy in that video (who did a 635 lb trap bar DL) is strong, but just think how much more impressive that lift would have been if he had put the bar down in complete control.
Also notice that the weights pretty much exploded off the sides of the bar when he dropped it. That’s I think what most gym owners don’t want. After all, they aren’t exactly giving away weight plates and bars these days, nor floors for that matter.[/quote]
without a doubt its gonna make noise but by no means did I slam it like that guy in that video. I put it down in as much control as I could but its still gonna make a thud and your gonna hear the the plates slam against each other.
[quote]BroLac wrote:
without a doubt its gonna make noise but by no means did I slam it like that guy in that video. I put it down in as much control as I could but its still gonna make a thud and your gonna hear the the plates slam against each other.
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Maybe you should expand your vocabulary so you can stop using “slam” as your primary descriptor. When somebody says slam I hear “high velocity with a sudden stop”. So are you only slamming your weights a little? Is that like being a little gay, a little pregnant, or a little dead?
And for everybody who says its OK to slam the weights just because you are on a platform and using bumper plates, I call BULLSHIT. If you pick it up then you should put it down the same way.
The only time slamming/dropping weights is acceptabble:
In a competition where you are only required to lift the weights
Escape from a bad snatch or bad clean
Escape from an unbalanced overhead squat or jerk/press
If someone calls you out for dropping/slamming weights then apologize for being an inconsiderate douchebag. I mean have some respect for the place you train in. You are using someone else’s equipment in someone else’s facility, so just show some fucking respect for the gym. Next make a change so you can stop being such a noisy douchebag.
Re-chalk your hands, aim for one less rep, maybe change exercises, or check your damn ego, do something different. Then go back to lifting. You can do some solid, heavy lifting without drawing negative attention to yourself. You might go so far as to earn the respect of the gym’s staff and members.
[quote]Bujo wrote:
BroLac wrote:
Maybe you should expand your vocabulary so you can stop using “slam” as your primary descriptor. When somebody says slam I hear “high velocity with a sudden stop”. So are you only slamming your weights a little? Is that like being a little gay, a little pregnant, or a little dead?
And for everybody who says its OK to slam the weights just because you are on a platform and using bumper plates, I call BULLSHIT. If you pick it up then you should put it down the same way.
The only time slamming/dropping weights is acceptabble:
In a competition where you are only required to lift the weights
Escape from a bad snatch or bad clean
Escape from an unbalanced overhead squat or jerk/press
If someone calls you out for dropping/slamming weights then apologize for being an inconsiderate douchebag. I mean have some respect for the place you train in. You are using someone else’s equipment in someone else’s facility, so just show some fucking respect for the gym. Next make a change so you can stop being such a noisy douchebag.
Re-chalk your hands, aim for one less rep, maybe change exercises, or check your damn ego, do something different. Then go back to lifting. You can do some solid, heavy lifting without drawing negative attention to yourself. You might go so far as to earn the respect of the gym’s staff and members.[/quote]
Respect, now there’s a word. Bravo. Well said.
The other day I spoke to someone at the gym I go to. Now this guy was not only content with dropping 40lbs dumbbells (40lbs!!!) after a set but was happy to actually pick them up from the rack, step over to the bench he was using, and DROP THEM into place! Couldnt even bend his scrawny ass over!
So I get up and go over and said something like y’know, when you drop weights like that they get loose and eventually break, its really not good for them, to which he says oh I didnt think I was dropping them that hard, to which I thought after going back to my bench shit fool what do you mean dropping them that hard, youre dropping them period. Afterwhich he pretty much proceeded like nothing was said.
I make it a point of making the slightest,ever so slightest clack when putting down after a set (and thats on a metal floor) and on the final set, with DBs, I dont put them down but spring up from the bench after the final rep and walk them over to the rack.
I notice I get a great, overall upper-body pump in the process, and it makes me feel stronger because at no time does the weight control me, I control what happens to the weight. When I gently return the weight to the floor before the final set I notice I get a nice burn in my forearms, which, again, is what Im there for.
[quote]Bujo wrote:
BroLac wrote:
without a doubt its gonna make noise but by no means did I slam it like that guy in that video. I put it down in as much control as I could but its still gonna make a thud and your gonna hear the the plates slam against each other.
Maybe you should expand your vocabulary so you can stop using “slam” as your primary descriptor. When somebody says slam I hear “high velocity with a sudden stop”. So are you only slamming your weights a little? Is that like being a little gay, a little pregnant, or a little dead?
And for everybody who says its OK to slam the weights just because you are on a platform and using bumper plates, I call BULLSHIT. If you pick it up then you should put it down the same way.
The only time slamming/dropping weights is acceptabble:
In a competition where you are only required to lift the weights
Escape from a bad snatch or bad clean
Escape from an unbalanced overhead squat or jerk/press
If someone calls you out for dropping/slamming weights then apologize for being an inconsiderate douchebag. I mean have some respect for the place you train in. You are using someone else’s equipment in someone else’s facility, so just show some fucking respect for the gym. Next make a change so you can stop being such a noisy douchebag.
Re-chalk your hands, aim for one less rep, maybe change exercises, or check your damn ego, do something different. Then go back to lifting. You can do some solid, heavy lifting without drawing negative attention to yourself. You might go so far as to earn the respect of the gym’s staff and members.[/quote]
i love how you feel the need to call me shit like douchebag, yeah that makes you a big man now. Get over it…the weights hit the floor made a noise and thats it…now stop crying about it
Wait…this thread is still alive!? Brolac isn’t black!? The Horror!
[quote]Jacked Diesel wrote:
lol more sexual. who says that
[quote]HotCarl28 wrote:
Jacked Diesel wrote:
lol more sexual. who says that
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Dude, don’t even deny the sexuality that radiates from me when I lift, I know you’ve noticed it, how could you not, it’s sexy.
erm…is it normal if I just popped a semi from Jacked Diesel’s sexual comment?
normal for you!
bah-donk-pssshh!
[quote]detazathoth wrote:
Wait…this thread is still alive!? Brolac isn’t black!? The Horror![/quote]
Sorry, bro. I’m the guilty party who didn’t let this thread die. Felt like ranting.
[quote]BroLac wrote:
Bujo wrote:
BroLac wrote:
without a doubt its gonna make noise but by no means did I slam it like that guy in that video. I put it down in as much control as I could but its still gonna make a thud and your gonna hear the the plates slam against each other.
Maybe you should expand your vocabulary so you can stop using “slam” as your primary descriptor. When somebody says slam I hear “high velocity with a sudden stop”. So are you only slamming your weights a little? Is that like being a little gay, a little pregnant, or a little dead?
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i love how you feel the need to call me shit like douchebag, yeah that makes you a big man now. Get over it…the weights hit the floor made a noise and thats it…now stop crying about it[/quote]
The first paragraph was really the only one targeted at you specifically. Mostly because you keep using the word “slam” and then wonder why everybody is still giving you shit about it. The rest of the post was more of “if the shoe fits…” rant.
Now, if the shoe fits…
Reread what I wrote. This time don’t take it so personally, and try not to get your panties in a bunch.
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If someone calls you out for dropping/slamming weights then apologize for being an inconsiderate douchebag. I mean have some respect for the place you train in. You are using someone else’s equipment in someone else’s facility, so just show some fucking respect for the gym. Next make a change so you can stop being such a noisy douchebag.
Re-chalk your hands, aim for one less rep, maybe change exercises, or check your damn ego, do something different. Then go back to lifting. You can do some solid, heavy lifting without drawing negative attention to yourself. You might go so far as to earn the respect of the gym’s staff and members.
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Re-Cap:
Douchebag = Lifting Loud/Noisy/Slamming/Dropping*
Lifting Heavy =/= Lifting Loud/Noisy/Slamming/Dropping*
(* Making enough of a racket that someone calls you out on it)
[quote]HotCarl28 wrote:
Jacked Diesel wrote:
lol more sexual. who says that
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LOL, good point…can’t believe that just kinda slipped under the radar here.
It’s alright guys, I enjoy a good ol’ flame war, the T-Nation authors would be proud of this feat of a thread. yargh!
[quote]detazathoth wrote:
erm…is it normal if I just popped a semi from Jacked Diesel’s sexual comment?[/quote]
I must assume you gentlemen are talking about homosexuality.
[quote]Zap Branigan wrote:
detazathoth wrote:
erm…is it normal if I just popped a semi from Jacked Diesel’s sexual comment?
I must assume you gentlemen are talking about homosexuality.[/quote]
…maybe…you jolly ol’ hunk